Camping Near Providence, RI
There are 17 campgrounds within driving distance of Providence, RI in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is WEST HILL PARK, about 22 miles away. 12 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Providence (12).
Closest campgrounds to Providence
- WEST HILL PARK — 22 mi from Providence · WEST HILL PARK · Vistas 6
- West Thompson Lake Campground — 27 mi from Providence · West Thompson Lake Campground · Free · Vistas 6.3
- Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) — 33 mi from Providence · Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter) · Free · Vistas 5.5
- Burlingame State Park — 35 mi from Providence · RI - Charlestown · $20/night · Vistas 5.5
- WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA — 38 mi from Providence · WESTVILLE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6
- Scusset Beach State Reservation — 47 mi from Providence · Scusset Beach State Reservation · Vistas 7.8
- TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA) — 70 mi from Providence · TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA) · Vistas 5.5
- Hammonasset Beach State Park — 71 mi from Providence · CT - Madison · $22/night · Vistas 6
- Cape Cod NS - Nickerson SP — 71 mi from Providence · MA - Brewster · $22/night · Vistas 6.5
- Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities — 79 mi from Providence · Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities · Vistas 6.5
- INDIAN HOLLOW — 82 mi from Providence · INDIAN HOLLOW · Vistas 6.8
- Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area — 89 mi from Providence · Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area · ~$10/night · Vistas 6
- SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH — 94 mi from Providence · SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.4
- ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA — 96 mi from Providence · ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA · Vistas 5.5
- Townshend Lake Recreation Area — 108 mi from Providence · Townshend Lake Recreation Area · Vistas 6
- Winhall Brook Camping Area — 117 mi from Providence · Winhall Brook Camping Area · Vistas 7.2
- HAPGOOD POND — 124 mi from Providence · HAPGOOD POND · Vistas 7.1
Open the interactive map near Providence to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Providence FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Providence?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is WEST HILL PARK, roughly 22 miles from Providence, RI. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Providence?
Yes. 12 campgrounds near Providence, RI are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Providence page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.